Relates to the use of smart access systems and the information that may be gathered from such systems
This bill limits how smart access systems can be used in Class A multiple dwellings and restricts the personal data these systems can collect from tenants, owners, and guests. It requires that entry systems include a physical backup like a key fob or card, provides tenants with free keys and up to four additional ones for guests or employees, and mandates a non-electronic entry option for those with religious preferences. The legislation also caps the cost of replacing lost digital keys at twenty-five dollars and prohibits the installation of new biometric systems, such as fingerprint or facial scanners, for three years. Additionally, the bill defines exactly what information can be gathered, allowing only data necessary for access and security, such as names, unit numbers, and timestamps, while banning the collection of sensitive biometric identifiers for new installations.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2023
Committee Review
Jun 2024
Senate Passage
Jun 2024
Assembly Passage
Governor
Introduced Jan 18, 2023
Last action Jun 4, 2024
Floor votes · Senate Jun 4, 2024
How they voted
38–23
Passed · 1 other
Total votes 62
Jun 4, 2024
D
Democratic41
92% Yea
R
Republican21
95% Nay
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
11
Key actions
4
Committee
3
Amendments
3
Jun 4, 2024
Committee
REFERRED TO CODES
lower
Jun 4, 2024
Upper · Passed
PASSED SENATE
upper
May 20, 2024
Upper · Passed
AMENDED ON THIRD READING 2078B
upper
Jan 3, 2024
Committee
REFERRED TO HOUSING, CONSTRUCTION AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
upper
May 30, 2023
Upper · Passed
PRINT NUMBER 2078A
upper
May 30, 2023
Upper · Passed
AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO HOUSING, CONSTRUCTION AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
upper
Jan 18, 2023
Committee
REFERRED TO HOUSING, CONSTRUCTION AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
upper
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
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